Daqin: My weak and virtuous minister

Chapter 155: Legend of the Immortal

"What the Right Prime Minister reported is approved."

In a word, those doctors almost collapsed to the ground.

"Great King Shengming."

Sure enough, human joys and sorrows are different.

After the court session, the news that the king had abolished the position of doctor and Lingzhi's actions in the court spread widely in Xianyang City.

Many people heard about this and began to curse those doctors.

The Right Prime Minister is such a good person, yet you dare to bully him.

A group of people scolded the right prime minister.

Really stupid.

And that Lingzhi.

Good kill.

How dare you speak ill of the king?

Fortunately, the right prime minister stopped it immediately.

In contrast, the news that the generals were going to send troops was forgotten by most people.

The reason is simple: Qin has been at war too frequently in recent years.

And this time it’s to capture prisoners, there’s nothing much to say.

Just catch it.

Within a few days, the generals left Xianyang City one after another.

This winter is destined to be a season of harvest.

As the generals led the Qin army across the grasslands again and again, batches of prisoners were brought back.

After hearing the news, Zhao Gao was so happy that he couldn't stop smiling.

Yeah.

Give me more.

With the expansion of manpower, the road construction was much faster. Many heavy and tiring tasks were handed over to the captives, and a large number of Qin people were replaced.

The entire Qin State was filled with joy.

At this time, the old Chu land also began preparations for spring plowing.

A large number of farmers' children have started to improve the soil with the people. In recent years, farmers have developed many methods to increase soil fertility and increase grain production.

The people of the old Chu land began to work under the leadership of the officials newly sent by the King of Qin.

After hearing the grain yield, everyone became tireless as if they had taken drugs.

However, just as the people were looking forward to a good harvest in the future, news came from Chu.

"A sage appeared in Kuaiji, claiming to have encountered a fairy island overseas. On that island lived immortals who could ride on clouds and mist, and call the wind and rain."

"If an immortal gets angry, the sea level can rise several feet, killing countless fish in the sea."

"Are you telling the truth?"

"How could it be false? I have met that master before."

"What do those immortals look like?"

"How would I know? He looks like an immortal, right?"

Within a few days, the news spread like wildfire in Kuaiji.

It was as if everyone had seen the immortals on the fairy island.

When the local officials saw that the rumor was spreading more and more widely, they immediately reported it to the king.

Zhangtai Palace

"Do you think this is true?"

After receiving the news from Kuaiji, it must be said that Ying Zheng was deeply moved.

However, he quickly restrained himself.

The elixir was previously said to be miraculous, but in the end, it was proved to be a poison by Zhang Qing.

This may not be true.

Could it be that Xu Fu has come?

Is this to build momentum for yourself?

Or is there another conspiracy?

Zhang Yuanqing was thinking carefully and didn't even hear Ying Zheng's question.

Fortunately, he was not the only one being asked, so no one noticed that the Right Prime Minister was distracted.

The court officials looked around and talked a lot, but no one answered Ying Zheng's question.

Many people have begun to look towards the Right Prime Minister.

This question is not easy to answer. Let the Right Prime Minister speak first.

Living up to everyone's expectations, Zhang Yuanqing finally regained his composure.

"Your Majesty, these rumors are not credible."

The Right Prime Minister said this firmly, and a few ministers could not help but nod.

"The story of immortals is pure nonsense."

"If immortals really exist, why can't we see them within the Qin territory? Why do we have to go to that immortal island overseas to see them?"

"Shouldn't an immortal be responsible for benefiting the common people and upholding justice?"

"Why don't you care about worldly affairs and the suffering of the people?"

"Besides, immortals are supposed to be kind and compassionate. How could they be so angry for no reason? They even harmed the innocent fish in the sea. How is this any different from ordinary people?"

"I believe that there must be some ulterior motive behind these rumors."

"Your Majesty should send someone to investigate and bring that expert back to Xianyang for questioning."

As soon as this statement was made, many court officials agreed.

Birth, aging, sickness and death are natural to human beings, so where does the talk of immortals come from?

Most of the court officials did not believe it.

Seeing his ministers like this, Ying Zheng didn't know whether he was disappointed or relieved, and then he uttered the word "approve".

Zhang Yuanqing breathed a sigh of relief.

so far so good.

If the king really believes this, we will be in trouble.

"Your Majesty, I think you should send General Wang Ben to Kuaiji to capture that expert and bring him back to Xianyang for interrogation."

Ying Zheng looked at Zhang Yuanqing and said, "That's right."

As the morning court ended, the rumor that the immortal in Kuaiji was completely false and that it was a conspiracy by thieves soon spread throughout Xianyang City.

When the people heard that the king had sent General Wang Ben to capture the nonsense master, they applauded.

Wang Ben led two thousand men and marched quickly towards Kuaiji.

At this time in Kuaiji, Xu Fu was reading leisurely in his residence.

Thinking about how everyone has respectfully called me a master when I go out recently, I laughed out loud with joy.

I believe the news has reached the ears of the King of Qin. Then the King of Qin will send someone to invite me to Xianyang. How glorious it will be.

As long as I convince the King of Qin, who would dare not believe it?

The more he thought about it, the more excited he became. Xu Fu seemed to have seen high positions and generous salaries waving at him.

Elsewhere in Kuaiji, someone was also plotting something.

"You said this rumor is so widespread, will the King of Qin come in person?"

"will not."

The man was wearing a grey robe and had a handsome face with a slightly sickly look.

"If it's the King of Qin, he might come, but don't forget that there's another person in Qin."

"Right Prime Minister, Zhang Yuanqing."

"This person will never believe such immortals' words. If this person doesn't believe it, then the King of Qin will definitely not come."

Upon hearing this, the other person sighed softly, not knowing whether he was regretting that the King of Qin did not come in person, or regretting something else.

"Brother Liu Ji, why are you sighing?"

Zhang Liang curled the corner of his mouth slightly, hiding the contempt hidden deep in his eyes.

"I just lament why I don't have the same luck as the Right Prime Minister."

Zhang Liang chuckled.

"Brother Liu Ji has great ambitions. Now that Chu has returned to Qin, are you still worried that you won't have a chance to make a name for yourself in the future?"

"The King of Qin has always loved talented people. Brother Liu Ji just needs an opportunity now."

Liu Ji was very happy to be recognized, and immediately started chatting with Zhang Liang: "Brother Zhang Liang, is there any way to help me?"

"If Brother Zhang Liang is willing to help me, I will definitely repay him handsomely in the future."

Brother Zhang Liang is extremely talented. If he were willing to go to Xianyang, he would surely be appreciated by the King of Qin. However, Brother Zhang Liang has no such ambition.

Looking at Zhang Liang, Liu Ji felt regretful.

If Brother Zhang Liang is willing to work with me, the two of them will definitely achieve something great.

Understanding the look in Liu Ji's eyes, Zhang Liang lowered his eyes to hide the confusion in them.

"There is an opportunity right now."

"Brother Zhang Liang, please teach me."

Liu Ji stood up and bowed.

"Brother Liu Ji, please sit down. We are good friends and there is no need to be like this."

"Thank you, Brother Zhang Liang."

"Brother Liu Ji, you're welcome."

The two exchanged pleasantries, and Zhang Liang finally spoke after being flattered by Liu Ji again.

"Regarding Xu Fu's matter, the King of Qin will definitely send someone. If Brother Liu Ji can get to know Xu Fu, with his abilities, he will definitely be able to get him to take you to Xianyang."

"By then, Brother Liu Ji, are you still afraid that you won't have a chance?"